Red River Charter Academy
Minutes
Finance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday September 16, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Location
RRCA Cafeteria
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Committee Members Present
A. Dupuy, A. Tassin, B. Augustine, J. Couvillion
Committee Members Absent
D. Blanchard
Guests Present
C. Jones, C. Stassi, D. Loyd, G. Sonnier, P. Ours, S. Celestine
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
A. Dupuy called a meeting of the Finance Committee of Red River Charter Academy to order on Thursday Sep 16, 2021 at 6:06 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approve Agenda
A. Dupuy made a motion to approve agenda.
A. Tassin seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Finance
A.
Bottle Filling Station
Discussion led by Mr. Jones to update on plans for providing drinking water at school.
B.
Cost/progress of repairs and renovations
800,000 budget was approved in June from that wish list. We need pre-approval via bids.
Discussion ensued, Mr. Jones requests to have contractors or workers provide quote in advance.
Discussion ensued, Mr. Jones requests to have contractors or workers provide quote in advance.
C.
Update on Facility Repairs and Renovations (cost)
Mr. Augustine states he doesn't feel the ceiling with tiles doesn't BOTH need to be replaced in gym. Mrs. Couvillion advises Mr. Jones to get with Ron Bordelon with Pan Am.
D.
Decide on budget for renovations for Jones' office, Caroline's office, and the gym ceiling.
Mr. Jones would like floors to be replaced, doors and walls painted in his area. Mrs. Dupuy suggests Mr. Jones and Mrs. Jory share an office and get quotes/bids for that with some division.
Mr. Augustine inquired about specifics for getting funds. Mrs. Ours indicates a quote with budget should be submitted for pre-approval; Mrs. Ours discussed how and where funds are used and where they come from.
Mr. Augustine suggests we submit what Pan-Am provided to us for pre-approval.
4 Title 1 positions and one sped.
Mr. Augustine inquired about specifics for getting funds. Mrs. Ours indicates a quote with budget should be submitted for pre-approval; Mrs. Ours discussed how and where funds are used and where they come from.
Mr. Augustine suggests we submit what Pan-Am provided to us for pre-approval.
4 Title 1 positions and one sped.
E.
August Financials
Sent via email from A Dupuy to board for review.
Mr. Jones to call Ducote and Co and=Actual vs budget amount
Mr. Jones to call Ducote and Co and=Actual vs budget amount
F.
Approval of Purchase orders
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
J. Couvillion made a motion to adjourn.
B. Augustine seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:06 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Couvillion